Riff Tone
Pin It Down
Madison Cunningham
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Classic Player Jazzmaster Special Electric Guitar
AmpUnknown (not specified in sources; likely Fender combo amp based on genre and era, but not confirmed for this recording)
PickupsFender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain4
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
modulationJHS JHS Emperor Chorus/Vibrato (precursor to Artificial Blonde)
Notes
Studio recording, 2019 (Who Are You Now album). Guitar confirmed from Equipboard and interview. No explicit amp model confirmed for this specific recording. Effects chain centers on JHS Emperor chorus/vibrato (precursor to Artificial Blonde).
Tone Character(10)
muted and deadened attackwarm and subduedmodulation-rich shimmerclear note separationslightly compressedpercussive rhythmarticulate and chimeylow-fidelity vulnerabilitynot overdrivenunique Jazzmaster character
Difficulty
The riff requires precise rhythmic articulation, clean note separation, and dynamic control to maintain the muted, percussive feel while integrating modulation effects.
Sources
Madison Cunningham – Who Are You Now - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | EquipboardJHS Pedals partners with Madison Cunningham for signature Artificial Blonde vibrato pedal | Guitar WorldI played a rubber bridge guitar to find out what the hype was about | Guitar WorldFavorite Artist Known for Their Use of Chorus : r/guitarpedals - Reddit
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Classic Player Jazzmaster Special Electric Guitar
AmpUnknown (not specified in sources; likely Fender combo amp based on genre and era, but not confirmed for this recording)
PickupsFender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain4
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
modulationJHS JHS Emperor Chorus/Vibrato (precursor to Artificial Blonde)
Sources
Madison Cunningham – Who Are You Now - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | EquipboardJHS Pedals partners with Madison Cunningham for signature Artificial Blonde vibrato pedal | Guitar WorldI played a rubber bridge guitar to find out what the hype was about | Guitar WorldFavorite Artist Known for Their Use of Chorus : r/guitarpedals - Reddit
Notes
Studio recording, 2019 (Who Are You Now album). Guitar confirmed from Equipboard and interview. No explicit amp model confirmed for this specific recording. Effects chain centers on JHS Emperor chorus/vibrato (precursor to Artificial Blonde).
Tone Character(10)
muted and deadened attackwarm and subduedmodulation-rich shimmerclear note separationslightly compressedpercussive rhythmarticulate and chimeylow-fidelity vulnerabilitynot overdrivenunique Jazzmaster character
Difficulty
The riff requires precise rhythmic articulation, clean note separation, and dynamic control to maintain the muted, percussive feel while integrating modulation effects.